@@mrs.jaywojo5426 I totally almost put that movie clip on the video, but it had music behind it and I thought I might get a copyright flag!! But yes!!! Hook has SO MANY great movie lines!
@@mrs.jaywojo5426 I know! The best the world has to offer will never satisfy. That kind of hopelessness…. Makes me thankful for the hope I have in Jesus, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit who is faithful.
The Ark Encounter offers the a lab intensive week for Forensic Science in the month of June, typically. We took our son to the Biology lab intensive this past summer and it was so well put together. Plus he was able to complete all this lab requirements in just one week. I highly recommend.
I’ve looked into that before!!! Yes, there science camps looks so impressive! Do you love close to the ark or did you just stay for the week? We live several hours away so doing that would be quite expensive with the added housing cost. But I sure would love to have my teens do it!
Forensic science looks like it will be fun!! Looking forward to hearing how it is going for your son (and you of course since you mentioned you wanted to do it with him). We also love csi crime investigations so this is added to our “want” list 😉
I'm grateful for your thoughtfulness in sharing all of this, especially concerning your non-reader. I have a 7th grader who struggles a little with reading comprehension. I've been looking for a literature curriculum like I had a "problem to solve," but this helped me see that I can just meet her where she is.
Forensic Science sounds fun! I loved all the science courses in high school even though I had no intention of going into a science field, haha--some of my favorite high school memories are with those big ole' science textbooks, probably would have enjoyed forensice science. too. I loved Monk and Psych, two shows that I'd happily sit and rewatch an episode of anytime! Economics is a great class for high school...one of my sisters grew up to become a high school Econ teacher and loves teaching that subject! Sounds like you have an exciting year planned!
The only science I loved was biology-animals and human. That’s it. I hated chemistry, geology….even plants I had no interest in. I would’ve loved forensic science though. Solving crimes doesn’t seem like science!! I can see you loving all of it!!! 😁
These recommendations sound amazing! I only currently have a 4th grader, but I love to keep a bead on the horizon and what might be out there when we get to that point. Thanks! 💜
You’re welcome!! It’s amazing how many unique curriculum choices are out there these days!! Your list might be long by the time your child is in high school! 😂😁 but no harm in researching!
We have been doing compass classroom this year and my son hasn’t loved it, but I think its such a great program…. We are doing Portfolio, Test and videos at this point.
We also like all the shows like Monk and Psych. I put together a forensic science unit together last year for my then 8th grader and 5th grader. I may do this one when he hits junior year. We added in Cold Case Christianity for some Apologetics. I recommend it!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan it’s a book (series) written J Wallace. Not a curriculum but there are study guide books. We read them together and then discussed. There’s a kids series which is A basic foundation of apologetics for the major questions. The adult series (which he recommends for teens) is a bit more than the kids version.
I love watching your channel bc you are so upfront honest and real and I love that. I have an upcoming highschooler for next year so I am watching your journey with your highschooler. Good content
I would love an update on the Forensic Science! I'm wondering if the grade level has something to do with the content (since you mentioned Jon-Benet)? Would love all the details. Also...I was under the impression that the "safe" route Sheff you don't know what college your kid may apply to, are the more traditional Sciences like Biology, Chemistry, etc., is that is the way I've got my son's planned. I know it's college- specific, but if you have more info on that, especially when you're not exactly sure, I think today would make an excellent video. Love all your videos!
If I ever find out, I’ll let you know. But my son will likely go to community college and I don’t see science as being an issue with the tech major he’d likely go for. The other state school I looked at didn’t specific specific sciences for admission. It specified that 2 of the science years needed to have labs.
@OurHOMEschoolPlan it's so crazy to think how close those decisions are for us, but honestly how much could change between now and then as far as what my son thinks he wants to do. I didn't even start University until I was 31 and I started at a community College and honestly I think it is such a great learning environment compared to the huge University classes.
I knew I liked you for a reason! Psych and Monk are two of our favorites too! Ha!! Also, I have that shirt! Great minds think alike! And Hook?? Such a great movie!!
How cool!!!! I wish Monk was still going! And Psych seriously cracks me up!!!! 😜 it’s one of those shows that I laugh out loud….not just giggle….I laugh OUT LOUD! 😂
Me too! I can watch an episode of either for a second or third time, and I am still laughing out loud! And when I watch Psych, I always catch something witty they sneak in there that I missed before!
THe book "Cold Case Christianity" was just given to our family. Haven't gotten into it yet so cant fully vouch for it. But I instantly thought of it when you were talking about your sons science.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan Okay so I went and got them. I have two: "Cold Case Christianity"- A Homicide detective investigates the claims of the gospels AND "God's Crime Scene"- A Cold-Case detective examines the evidence for a divinely created universe. Both by J. Warner Wallace. Flipping through, they both look AMAZING! Def would fit along in his Science!
I’m our state we can start credits at 11 and we do credits slowly!!! My older daughter needs solid math but only 3 credits!!! I just make sure that her math is solid!!! My 12 year old son is wanting to do the forensic science course when he’s older!!! I’m not letting him do it yet tho!!! My stepdad loves CSI and my oldest watches it with him when he’s over!!! They discuss it!!! My oldest could do that next year!!! We love compas classroom and my older daughter uses their science!!! She’s 12 but advanced!!! When we built our house we changed things a lot!!! I love extra devotional time with my older kids!!!
Credits at 11? Does it have to be high school level then? I considered the compass classroom Devotional science this year until I saw the forensic science! 😊 is she doing the devotion science? Or the other one?
I'm going back to school this year too, lol! It's enjoyable, but really hard to juggle between all the kids (16, 14, 11). My 2 olders are taking Biology together with a co-op, but we have to so some modifications because the amount of vocabulary to memorize is not a priority for me for at least one of my 2 girls. I'm definitely going to be looking for alternative science classes for next year, so I'm excited you'll have a forensic science review. I'd also love to see a review on the Economics course. 🤔😊 Thanks for sharing what you're doing! I'm going to check out some of the books and 6 Sisters. I just heard about a Chemistry in the kitchen course from guest hollow that I'm curious about too.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan They have super fun Unit studies that include English, writing, history, geography, science, art, music, and nature study, oh and math. So basically all of your subjects. You can pick and choose what you want to use. Sometimes we use almost everything out of it, and sometimes we just use the science, history and geography. But I love the art and music too because I can “get those things in” without the stress of adding another subject. It’s just built into the unit.
@@lisaroper421😜 I bet that IS how some people get experience! “Hey, I noticed your website needs work! For X amount of $, I can fix it!” I mean sometimes people don’t know where to look. You have to tell them their need! 😜
I agree. Their website needs work. I also reached out to them several times about their affiliate program and they never even responded. So I'm not sure how good their customer service is either. They have some missed opportunities here.
Total newbie here but it where exactly do you look up a list of courses? Or do you just have to do some digging? And now that I look your comments section gives me some to look into.. Btw of all the videos I’ve watched yours is the best! Very informative. Thank you!
So glad you’re finding the info helpful! Did you find your answer? I’m not sure exactly what you’re asking. List of courses for high school in general? Or per curriculum?
I watch on and off true crime stuff, my 13 year sometimes watches and sometimes doesnt so does my 9 year old. We watch a youtube channel she covers vintage cases but cant remember her name.
Oh fun!! I can’t remember which streaming service this was on (Netflix, Hulu, maybe Amazon prime….we are the kind that get it for a few months and then cancel once the show we wanted to watch is done….but anyway…) there was a show called “a crime to remember” and it was also a dramatization of vintage crimes …like from the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, etc. it was a really cool show. (Although some of the crimes were especially crazy and sad!)
Probably just literature analysis. I dunno. Good point. Maybe 7 sisters has a suggestion on their site. 🤔 my son is doing other LITERATURE assignments….this really is the tricky part of homeschooling. Everything doesn’t fit neatly into a ONE subject. Like when my son did a term paper for his history class. I think that count towards to language arts. Anyway….I’m leaning towards just literature study or something like that.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I feel ya! That’s definitely the tricky part lol. I have searched deep and wide on a subject title. I came up with Cineliteracy which I’m not sure about. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your channel! I have 3 in high school and there isn’t a ton of content out there on high schooling homeschooling. You are a ton of fun!!
@@meekybow7199 thank you so much!!! I’m glad I can be a resource for you even though I don’t have a ton of experience with high school! It definitely helps to hear how others think through things bc for me, it usually sparks new ideas for my own homeschool. 3 in high school!!!! So do you do a lot of subjects all together then?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlanThis year is a very different for us. My daughter, who is in 10th grade, (my who-which clause 😂😂😂) is part of a classical co op but my sons are not. Honestly, I’m still trying to find our rhythm. I did purchase the Faithipedia from Not Consumed. My sons work and one plays a sport so our schedule is never the same everyday 😳. Ideally, we will do Bible study and hopefully informal logic (more for discussion).
Monk? Psych? Hook??? Where all the fans at??? 😂
Hook, Hook, Hook! 😆
@@mrs.jaywojo5426 I totally almost put that movie clip on the video, but it had music behind it and I thought I might get a copyright flag!! But yes!!! Hook has SO MANY great movie lines!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan Love Robin Williams... so sad about him.
@@mrs.jaywojo5426 I know! The best the world has to offer will never satisfy. That kind of hopelessness…. Makes me thankful for the hope I have in Jesus, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit who is faithful.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan Praise God in all things. I'm so grateful I am saved... I pray everyone would come.
The Ark Encounter offers the a lab intensive week for Forensic Science in the month of June, typically. We took our son to the Biology lab intensive this past summer and it was so well put together. Plus he was able to complete all this lab requirements in just one week. I highly recommend.
I’ve looked into that before!!! Yes, there science camps looks so impressive! Do you love close to the ark or did you just stay for the week? We live several hours away so doing that would be quite expensive with the added housing cost. But I sure would love to have my teens do it!
Forensic science looks like it will be fun!! Looking forward to hearing how it is going for your son (and you of course since you mentioned you wanted to do it with him). We also love csi crime investigations so this is added to our “want” list 😉
👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 yah!
I'm grateful for your thoughtfulness in sharing all of this, especially concerning your non-reader. I have a 7th grader who struggles a little with reading comprehension. I've been looking for a literature curriculum like I had a "problem to solve," but this helped me see that I can just meet her where she is.
Absolutely!! 😀💕
Forensic Science sounds fun! I loved all the science courses in high school even though I had no intention of going into a science field, haha--some of my favorite high school memories are with those big ole' science textbooks, probably would have enjoyed forensice science. too. I loved Monk and Psych, two shows that I'd happily sit and rewatch an episode of anytime! Economics is a great class for high school...one of my sisters grew up to become a high school Econ teacher and loves teaching that subject! Sounds like you have an exciting year planned!
The only science I loved was biology-animals and human. That’s it. I hated chemistry, geology….even plants I had no interest in. I would’ve loved forensic science though. Solving crimes doesn’t seem like science!!
I can see you loving all of it!!! 😁
Oh would love to see an update with 7Sisters! I may use this next year for my Jr
Will do! We’re not going to try it until I’m done with “teaching the classics” though. But if it goes well, I may buy more “movies.” 😜
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan no worries! I’ll be here for an update 🤩
These recommendations sound amazing! I only currently have a 4th grader, but I love to keep a bead on the horizon and what might be out there when we get to that point. Thanks! 💜
You’re welcome!! It’s amazing how many unique curriculum choices are out there these days!! Your list might be long by the time your child is in high school! 😂😁 but no harm in researching!
We have been doing compass classroom this year and my son hasn’t loved it, but I think its such a great program…. We are doing Portfolio, Test and videos at this point.
That’s still a solid program!! That’s mostly what my son did as well!
We also like all the shows like Monk and Psych. I put together a forensic science unit together last year for my then 8th grader and 5th grader. I may do this one when he hits junior year.
We added in Cold Case Christianity for some Apologetics. I recommend it!
Oh how cool that you did that!!! So cold case Christianity is a curriculum???
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan it’s a book (series) written J Wallace. Not a curriculum but there are study guide books. We read them together and then discussed. There’s a kids series which is A basic foundation of apologetics for the major questions. The adult series (which he recommends for teens) is a bit more than the kids version.
I have a 10th grader now and I learn so much from you. Thanks a bunch for your wisdom. 🌻
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I’m glad I can help!
Just completed Teaching the Classics this weekend. Best money I’ve ever spent! I’m psyched to teach literature now!
Yah!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love watching your channel bc you are so upfront honest and real and I love that. I have an upcoming highschooler for next year so I am watching your journey with your highschooler. Good content
Thank you so much!!! 🥰
11 and 12 bc of the content. DD is doing it and really enjoying it
So great to hear!!
I would love an update on the Forensic Science! I'm wondering if the grade level has something to do with the content (since you mentioned Jon-Benet)? Would love all the details. Also...I was under the impression that the "safe" route Sheff you don't know what college your kid may apply to, are the more traditional Sciences like Biology, Chemistry, etc., is that is the way I've got my son's planned. I know it's college- specific, but if you have more info on that, especially when you're not exactly sure, I think today would make an excellent video. Love all your videos!
If I ever find out, I’ll let you know. But my son will likely go to community college and I don’t see science as being an issue with the tech major he’d likely go for. The other state school I looked at didn’t specific specific sciences for admission. It specified that 2 of the science years needed to have labs.
@OurHOMEschoolPlan it's so crazy to think how close those decisions are for us, but honestly how much could change between now and then as far as what my son thinks he wants to do. I didn't even start University until I was 31 and I started at a community College and honestly I think it is such a great learning environment compared to the huge University classes.
I knew I liked you for a reason! Psych and Monk are two of our favorites too! Ha!! Also, I have that shirt! Great minds think alike!
And Hook?? Such a great movie!!
How cool!!!! I wish Monk was still going! And Psych seriously cracks me up!!!! 😜 it’s one of those shows that I laugh out loud….not just giggle….I laugh OUT LOUD! 😂
Me too! I can watch an episode of either for a second or third time, and I am still laughing out loud! And when I watch Psych, I always catch something witty they sneak in there that I missed before!
Ooh! Economics for Everybody is also on my radar! I feel like maybe you have done updates on these and my mid-life brain is failing me 😅
I gave little updates in my mid year review
Another great video! There's so much to think about and consider.
Thank you!! Yep, lots of options!
A website would be awesome!
THe book "Cold Case Christianity" was just given to our family. Haven't gotten into it yet so cant fully vouch for it. But I instantly thought of it when you were talking about your sons science.
Really?! I wonder how it would apply to forensic science. 🤔 or is it just the name of the book that got you thinking?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan Okay so I went and got them. I have two: "Cold Case Christianity"- A Homicide detective investigates the claims of the gospels AND "God's Crime Scene"- A Cold-Case detective examines the evidence for a divinely created universe. Both by J. Warner Wallace. Flipping through, they both look AMAZING! Def would fit along in his Science!
I’m our state we can start credits at 11 and we do credits slowly!!! My older daughter needs solid math but only 3 credits!!! I just make sure that her math is solid!!! My 12 year old son is wanting to do the forensic science course when he’s older!!! I’m not letting him do it yet tho!!! My stepdad loves CSI and my oldest watches it with him when he’s over!!! They discuss it!!! My oldest could do that next year!!! We love compas classroom and my older daughter uses their science!!! She’s 12 but advanced!!! When we built our house we changed things a lot!!! I love extra devotional time with my older kids!!!
Credits at 11? Does it have to be high school level then?
I considered the compass classroom Devotional science this year until I saw the forensic science! 😊 is she doing the devotion science? Or the other one?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan at high school level she’s doing devotional biology!!!
@@RockSimmer-gal4God does that have a lab with it also?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I don’t think so, we aren’t doing the labs if it does!!!
I'm going back to school this year too, lol! It's enjoyable, but really hard to juggle between all the kids (16, 14, 11). My 2 olders are taking Biology together with a co-op, but we have to so some modifications because the amount of vocabulary to memorize is not a priority for me for at least one of my 2 girls. I'm definitely going to be looking for alternative science classes for next year, so I'm excited you'll have a forensic science review. I'd also love to see a review on the Economics course. 🤔😊
Thanks for sharing what you're doing! I'm going to check out some of the books and 6 Sisters. I just heard about a Chemistry in the kitchen course from guest hollow that I'm curious about too.
Here’s to going to back to school! 🥳Chemistry in the kitchen sounds very cool!!
Such awesome stuff! Thanks 🙂
You bet! 😊
Bones is good too!
We aren’t in high school yet, but we are doing Harbor and Sprout’s Forensic Science this year and it is so fun.
Oh cool!! I’ve never heard of Harbor and Sprout!
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan They have super fun Unit studies that include English, writing, history, geography, science, art, music, and nature study, oh and math. So basically all of your subjects. You can pick and choose what you want to use. Sometimes we use almost everything out of it, and sometimes we just use the science, history and geography. But I love the art and music too because I can “get those things in” without the stress of adding another subject. It’s just built into the unit.
@@sarahmogus9464 good to know!!
What fun stuff! I really want to go check out the movie units too, that sounds awesome!
There are so many movies to choose from!!
But man! You are right that their website is a nightmare!! Get your son good at web design then have him offer to do theirs for a good price!!
@@lisaroper421😜 I bet that IS how some people get experience! “Hey, I noticed your website needs work! For X amount of $, I can fix it!” I mean sometimes people don’t know where to look. You have to tell them their need! 😜
I was so interested in the Movie Analysis...until I went to their website. I can't deal with trying to find stuff. It looks great though!!
I agree. Their website needs work. I also reached out to them several times about their affiliate program and they never even responded. So I'm not sure how good their customer service is either. They have some missed opportunities here.
Total newbie here but it where exactly do you look up a list of courses? Or do you just have to do some digging? And now that I look your comments section gives me some to look into..
Btw of all the videos I’ve watched yours is the best! Very informative. Thank you!
So glad you’re finding the info helpful!
Did you find your answer? I’m not sure exactly what you’re asking. List of courses for high school in general? Or per curriculum?
I watch on and off true crime stuff, my 13 year sometimes watches and sometimes doesnt so does my 9 year old. We watch a youtube channel she covers vintage cases but cant remember her name.
Oh fun!! I can’t remember which streaming service this was on (Netflix, Hulu, maybe Amazon prime….we are the kind that get it for a few months and then cancel once the show we wanted to watch is done….but anyway…) there was a show called “a crime to remember” and it was also a dramatization of vintage crimes …like from the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, etc. it was a really cool show. (Although some of the crimes were especially crazy and sad!)
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan thats the one we watched too some of, i think it was on roku channel.
We did 7 Sisters Cinema Study and loved it! I’m curious as to the name of the subject you will put on his transcript?
Probably just literature analysis. I dunno. Good point. Maybe 7 sisters has a suggestion on their site. 🤔 my son is doing other LITERATURE assignments….this really is the tricky part of homeschooling. Everything doesn’t fit neatly into a ONE subject. Like when my son did a term paper for his history class. I think that count towards to language arts. Anyway….I’m leaning towards just literature study or something like that.
@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I feel ya! That’s definitely the tricky part lol. I have searched deep and wide on a subject title. I came up with Cineliteracy which I’m not sure about. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your channel! I have 3 in high school and there isn’t a ton of content out there on high schooling homeschooling. You are a ton of fun!!
@@meekybow7199 thank you so much!!! I’m glad I can be a resource for you even though I don’t have a ton of experience with high school! It definitely helps to hear how others think through things bc for me, it usually sparks new ideas for my own homeschool.
3 in high school!!!! So do you do a lot of subjects all together then?
@@OurHOMEschoolPlanThis year is a very different for us. My daughter, who is in 10th grade, (my who-which clause 😂😂😂) is part of a classical co op but my sons are not. Honestly, I’m still trying to find our rhythm. I did purchase the Faithipedia from Not Consumed. My sons work and one plays a sport so our schedule is never the same everyday 😳. Ideally, we will do Bible study and hopefully informal logic (more for discussion).
Forensic Science is only for 11-12 because of the subject matter. They consider it “sensitive” to younger students.
That makes sense!!
Yikes, forensic science creeps me out lol